A Private Applicator uses or supervises the use of any pesticide for producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented, or on the property of another person if applied without compensation. This is a full training course that is complete with a testing period after the course in order to provide the Private Applicator permit to the participant. *Additional fee of $25.00 shall be forwarded by the applicant to the Department of Ag for Permit. Commercial applicator points will be awarded in AP (Ag Plant) and D&R (Demonstration and Research).

Free tax assistance and electronically file of federal and state income. This is a free program to all. Tax preparers will be available every Wednesday
starting February 21st through April 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Free tax assistance and electronically file of federal and state income. This is a free program to all. Tax preparers will be available every Wednesday starting February 21st through April 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Coosa County Extension Office. Call 256-377-4713 for more information.

Right Bite Cooking Class: * Portion Control * Reading the Nutrition Label * Choosing the Right Fat: Controlling Risk for Cardiovascular Disease * Carbohydrate and Fiber: Friend or Foe? * Seven Ways to Control Your Blood Pressure. Throughout the four sessions we will learn more about overall healthy eating, as well as how diet affects diabetes and heart disease. There will also be food preparation and food tasting.

Portion Control
* Reading the Nutrition Label
* Choosing the Right Fat: Controlling Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
* Carbohydrate and Fiber: Friend or Foe?
* Seven Ways to Control Your Blood Pressure
Throughout the four sessions, we will incorporate some fun ways to look at calories and learn how portion sizes have changed through the years. There will be some food preparation and food tasting.

Dallas County Master Gardeners Association will host a free Gardening Lunch & Learn class from 12-1 p.m. at the Selma Public Library. The first topic Tips for Gardening Success will focus on what to plant, how to maintain it, knowing your soil, and pest management. All programs will be taught by Mallory Kelley Horticulturist & Regional Extension Agent with Alabama Cooperative Extension System. For more information, please contact the Dallas County Extension Office at 334-875-3200, www.aces.edu/dallas and www.selmalibrary.org.